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Record Nr.

UNINA9910810154603321

Autore

Rodriguez Moses

Titolo

Multiple sclerosis / / Moses Rodriguez, Orhun H. Kantarci, Istvan Pirko

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, England, : Oxford University Press, c2013

ISBN

0-19-935319-0

0-19-997019-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource : illustrations (colour)

Collana

Contemporary neurology series ; ; 84

Altri autori (Persone)

KantarciOrhun H

PirkoIstvan

Disciplina

616.8/34

Soggetti

Multiple sclerosis

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

The spectrum and diagnosis of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci -- The differential diagnosis of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci -- The epidemiology of multiple scleroisis, genetics, environment -- The role of magnetic resonance imaging in multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko -- Neuropathology : clues to pathogenesis / Moses Rodriguez -- What has immunology taught us about multiple sclerosis? / Moses Rodriguez -- Neural degeneration and potential novel treatments / Moses Rodriguez -- Treatment of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko -- Disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko -- Managing symptoms of multiple sclerosis / Orhun H. Kantarci -- Future disease-modifying treatment approaches in multiple sclerosis / Istvan Pirko -- Treatment to promote remyelination / Moses Rodriguez.

Sommario/riassunto

This edition fills one of the few remaining 'neurologic gaps' within the 'Contemporary Neurology' series. The book offers proven, effective treatments for specific presentations and symptoms of multiple sclerosis along with a pathophysiological explanation of why they work.